Heart Healthy Walnut Pesto
Made with quality ingredients, this traditional pesto gets a heart-healthy spin with walnuts in place of pine nuts.
Servings: 8
Calories: 88kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves tightly packed
- ¼ cup walnuts
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ cup freshly grated Romano cheese
- ⅛ teaspoon salt or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of water
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Place basil, walnuts, garlic, cheese, salt, lemon juice and water in a food processor. Pulse until basil is chopped small and ingredients are fully combined.
- Place processor on low and slowly drizzle in olive oil. Continue mixing until fully combined.
- Scrape down the sides, taste and adjust as needed. If you want a thinner pesto, add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Transfer pesto to a sealable container and store in fridge for up to one week.
Notes
Nutrition for ⅛ of recipe (about 1 tablespoon): 88 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated, 4 g monounsaturated, and 2 g polyunsaturated), 2 g carb, 0 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 2 g protein